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Table of contents
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Introduction 6
1.1 Systems requirements 6
1.2 Establishing the connection 6
1.3 Configuration with Project Assistant app 6
1.4 Password protection in camera 7
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System overview 8
2.1 Live page 8
2.2 Playback 9
2.3 Configuration 9
2.4 Dashboard 9
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General 10
3.1 Identification 10
3.2 User Management 10
3.3 Date/Time 11
3.4 Display Stamping 12
3.5 GB/T 28181 15
4
Web Interface 16
4.1 Appearance 16
4.2 'Live' functions 18
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Camera 20
5.1 Installer Menu 20
5.1.1 Positioning 21
5.2 Scene Mode 24
5.2.1 Color 25
5.2.2 Picture Settings 26
5.2.3 Enhance 28
5.2.4 Scene Mode Scheduler 30
5.3 Encoder Profile 30
5.4 Encoder Streams 33
5.5 Encoder Statistics 34
5.6 Picture Settings Thermal 34
5.7 Lens Settings 36
5.8 PTZ Settings 36
5.9 Pre-positions and Tours 38
5.10 Pre-position settings 39
5.11 Pre-position mapping 40
5.12 Sectors 41
5.13 Miscellaneous 41
5.14 Wiper/Washer 41
5.15 Audio 42
5.16 Pixel Counter 42
5.17 Pelco AUX map 42
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Recording 44
6.1 Introduction to recording 44
6.2 Storage Management 44
6.2.1 Device manager 44
6.2.2 Recording media 44
6.2.3 Activating and configuring storage media 44
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6.2.4 Formatting storage media 45
6.2.5 Deactivating storage media 45
6.3 Recording Profiles 45
6.4 Maximum Retention Time 46
6.5 Recording Scheduler 47
6.6 Recording Status 48
6.7 Recording Statistics 48
6.8 Image Posting 48
6.9 SD Card Status 49
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Alarm 50
7.1 Alarm Connections 50
7.2 Video Content Analysis (VCA) 52
7.3 Audio Alarm 53
7.4 Alarm E-Mail 54
7.5 Alarm Inputs 55
7.6 Alarm Outputs 56
7.7 Alarm Task Editor 56
7.8 Alarm Rules 56
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Network 58
8.1 Network Services 58
8.2 Network Access 58
8.3 Advanced 60
8.4 Network Management 61
8.4.1 UPnP 61
8.4.2 Quality of Service 61
8.5 Multicast 62
8.6 Accounts 62
8.7 IPv4 Filter 63
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Service 64
9.1 Maintenance 64
9.2 Licenses 65
9.3 Certificates 65
9.4 Logging 65
9.5 Diagnostics 65
9.6 System Overview 65
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Operation via the browser 66
10.1 Live page 66
10.1.1 PTZ 66
10.1.2 Pre-positions 66
10.1.3 AUX Control 67
10.1.4 Special Functions 67
10.1.5 Recording status 67
10.1.6 Recording live video 68
10.1.7 Audio communication 68
10.1.8 Storage, CPU and network status 68
10.1.9 Status icons 69
10.2 Playback 70
10.2.1 Selecting the recording stream 70
10.2.2 Searching for recorded video 70
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10.2.3 Exporting recorded video 70
10.2.4 Track list 70
10.2.5 Controlling playback 70
10.3 Dashboard 71
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Using your MIC Camera 72
11.1 Recommended Use of Your MIC Camera 72
11.2 Using the Wiper/Washer (Bosch Protocol) 73
11.3 Using the Wiper/Washer (Pelco Protocol) 74
11.4 Uploading a User Logo 75
11.5 Two-line and Three-line Camera Titles 75
11.6 Azimuth, Elevation, and Compass Directions 77
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Keyboard Commands 78
12.1 Bosch Protocol 78
12.2 Pelco Protocol 78
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Status Codes 79
AUX Commands 84
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1 Introduction
1.1 Systems requirements
– Computer with Intel Skylake processor or better
– Intel HD530 graphic card with performance that matches or is better than the resolution
of the camera
– Windows7 (or newer) operating system
– Network access
– Web browser:
– Internet Explorer version 11 (or newer)
Mozilla Firefox
– Application software, for example, VideoSecurityClient, BoschVideoClient, BVMS, or
Project Assistant app.
– DirectX 11
– MPEG-ActiveX 6.34 (or newer) [required to see, in your browser, live images from the
camera]
– Configuration Manager 7.0 (or newer)
1.2 Establishing the connection
The unit must have a valid IP address to operate on your network and a compatible subnet
mask. By default, DHCP is pre-set at the factory to On and so your DHCP server assigns an IP
address. With no DHCP server the default address is 192.168.0.1
1. Start the Web browser.
2. Enter the IP address of the unit as the URL.
3. During initial installation, confirm any security questions that appear.
Note:
If you cannot connect, the unit may have reached its maximum number of connections.
Depending on the device and network configuration, each unit can have up to 50 web browser
connections, or up to 100 connections via BoschVideoClient or Bosch Video Management
System.
1.3 Configuration with Project Assistant app
You can also use the Project Assistant app to complete the initial configuration of the camera.
In order to use this device with the Project Assistant app by Bosch, you must download the
app from the Bosch Download Store, from Google Play, or from the Apple Store.
You can access the app in several ways:
– Scan the QR code from the QIG.
– From www.boschsecurity.com, select Support > Apps and Tools > Online Apps - Video >
Bosch Project Assistant app. Select the appropriate operating system, and then click the
appropriate button to download and install the app.
– From Google Play Store (play.google.com), search for Bosch Project Assistant. Select the
app from the list. Click the Install button.
– From Apple Store (itunes.apple.com), search for Bosch Project Assistant. Select the app
from the list. Click the appropriate button to download and install the app.
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1.4 Password protection in camera
The device is password-protected. The first time that any user accesses the device, the device
will prompt the user to set a password at the service level.
The camera requires a strong password. Follow the prompts in the dialog box, which specifies
what is required. The system measures the strength of the password that you enter.
When you use Configuration Manager to access your device for the first time, you must set the
initial password of the device in Configuration Manager. The Users section (General > Unit
Access > Users) displays the message, "Before you can use this device you have to secure it
with an initial password."
Note: After you set the initial password, a "lock" icon appears next to the device name in the
Devices list in Configuration Manager.
You can also launch the device webpage directly. In the device webpage, an initial password
page appears, displaying input fields and a password strength gauge.
Enter the user name (“service”) and a password in the appropriate fields. Refer to the section
User Management for more information.
After a service-level password is set for the device, the device displays a dialog box that
prompts users to enter the user name (“service”) and the service-level password every time
that they access the device.
1. Fill in the fields User name and Password.
2. Click OK. If the password is correct, the desired page appears.
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2 System overview
When a connection is established, the Live page shows.
The page shows the live video from the camera.
The application bar near the top of the page, below the name of the product or of the product
family, displays the following icons:
Icon Description Function
Live View the live video stream.
Playback Play back recorded sequences.
This link is only visible if a storage medium has
been configured for recording. (With VRM
recording, this option is not active.)
Configuration Configure the device.
Dashboard See detailed system information.
2.1 Live page
The Live page is used to display the live video stream and control the unit.
Below the live video is a field with the date and time. Below the date / time field is a row of
icons related to the video feed.
Icon Description Function
Links Navigate to the Bosch download store.
Logout Log out of the device.
Help on this page? Get context-sensitive help for the page that you
are seeing.
Full-screen video See the selected stream in full-screen mode;
press Esc on the keyboard to return to the
normal viewing window.
Save snapshots Save individual images from the displayed live
video stream in JPEG format on the computer's
hard drive.
The storage location depends on the
configuration of the camera.
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video stream on the computer's hard drive. The
sequences are recorded at the resolution
specified in the encoder configuration.
The storage location depends on the
configuration of the camera.
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Icon Description Function
Start Video Security App Start the app and use It to view live images, to
configure and to operate the device from any
location.
Show latest event Open the Playback page to see the last
recorded important events.
2.2 Playback
The Playback page is used for playing back recorded sequences.
2.3 Configuration
The Configuration page is used to configure the unit and the application interface.
Making Changes
Each configuration screen shows the current settings. You can change the settings by entering
new values or by selecting a predefined value from a list field.
Not every page has a Set button. Changes to pages without a Set button are set immediately.
If a page does show a Set button, you must click the Set button for a change to take effect.
Notice!
Save each change with the associated Set button.
Clicking the Set button saves the settings only in the current field. Changes in any other fields
are ignored.
Some changes only take effect after the unit is rebooted. In this case, the Set button changes
to Set and Reboot.
1. Make the desired changes.
2. Click the Set and Reboot button. The camera reboots and the changed settings are
activated.
All settings are backed up in camera memory so they are not lost even if the power fails. The
exception is the time settings, which are lost after 1 hour without power if no central time
server is selected.
2.4 Dashboard
The Dashboard page is used to display detailed information about the device.
The Dashboard is only visible in the application bar if the Show 'Dashboard' option is enabled
by a service-level user in the Configuration -> Web Interface -> Appearance page.
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3.1 Identification
Device name
Enter a unique, unambiguous name for the device (for example, the installation location of the
device). This name should be easy to identify in a list of devices in your system. The device
name is used for the remote identification of a unit, such as in the event of an alarm.
Do not use any special characters, for example &, in the name. Special characters are not
supported by the system's internal management.
Device ID
Enter a unique identifier for the device. This ID is additional identification for the device.
Video 1
Enter a name or description for the Video 1 stream (for example, “Visible image”).
Video 2
Enter a name or description for the Video 2 stream (for example, “Thermal image”).
Host naming
Enter a host name.
Initiator extension
Add text to an initiator name to make identification easier in large iSCSI systems. This text is
added to the initiator name, separated from it by a full stop. (You can see the initiator name in
the System Overview page.)
3.2 User Management
The section Allowed authentication modes provides information about the authentication
modes set in the camera. A checkmark appears in the checkbox to the left of the mode if the
mode is set. If the mode is not set, the phrase, “No certificate installed” appears to the right
of the mode name.
Password
This field indicates if a password is set for the camera.
Certificate
A check mark in this check box indicates that at least one certificate is loaded onto the
camera. If no certificates are loaded, then “No certificate installed” appears to the right of the
text.
The Escrypt certificate is a root certificate for Bosch Security Systems that proves that the
device meets the following criteria:
– It originates from a Bosch factory that is a secure environment.
– It has not been tampered with.
Escrypt is a Bosch company and Certificate Authority (CA).
Active directory server (ADFS)
A check mark in this check box indicates that the camera uses an active directory server. If the
camera does not use ADFS, then “No certificate installed” appears to the right of the text.
Password management
A password prevents unauthorized access to the device. You can use different authorization
levels to limit access.
Proper password protection is only guaranteed when all higher authorization levels are also
protected with a password. Therefore, you must always start from the highest authorization
level when assigning passwords.
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You can define and change a password for each authorization level if you are logged into the
“service” user account.
The device has three authorization levels: service, user, and live.
– service is the highest authorization level. Entering the correct password gives access to
all the functions and allows all configuration settings to be changed.
– user is the middle authorization level. At this level you can operate the device, play back
recordings, and also control camera, for example, but you cannot change the
configuration.
– live is the lowest authorization level. At this level you can only view the live video image
and switch between the different live image displays.
A fourth user group, VCA configuration, has the privilege to configure VCA only.
Note: Configuration and use of this user group is available only in Configuration Manager (7.20
or later).
To edit a password
To edit a password, click the pencil icon to the right of the column Type for the appropriate
User name.
To create a new user
To create a new user, click Add.
In the box User, fill in the fields. For Group, select the appropriate authorization level. For
Type, select either Password (for a new password) or Certificate (for a certificate that the
new user is authorized to use).
Note: Use a maximum of 19 characters. Do no use special characters.
Confirm password
In each case, enter the new password a second time to eliminate typing mistakes.
Notice!
A new password is only saved when you click the Set button. You should therefore click the
Set button immediately after entering and confirming a password.
3.3 Date/Time
Date format
Select the required date format from the dropdown menu.
Device date/Device time
Notice!
Make sure that recording is stopped before synching to the PC.
If there are multiple devices operating in your system or network, it is important to
synchronize their internal clocks. For example, it is only possible to identify and correctly
evaluate simultaneous recordings when all units are operating on the same time.
1. Enter the current date. Since the unit time is controlled by the internal clock, there is no
need to enter the day of the week - it is added automatically.
2. Enter the current time or click the Sync to PC button to copy your computer's system
time to the camera.
Note: It is important that the date/time is correct for recording. An incorrect date/time setting
could prevent correct recording.
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Device time zone
Select the time zone in which the system is located.
Daylight saving time
The internal clock can switch automatically between normal and daylight saving time (DST).
The unit already contains the data for DST switch-overs for many years in advance. If the date,
time and zone have been set up correctly, a DST table is automatically created.
If you decide to create alternative daylight saving time dates by editing the table, note that
values occur in linked pairs (DST start and end dates).
First, check the time zone setting. If it is not correct, select the appropriate time zone and
click Set.
1. Click Details to edit the DST table.
2. Select the region or the city which is closest to the system's location from the list box
below the table.
3. Click Generate to fill the table with the preset values from the unit.
4. Click one of the entries in the table to make changes. The entry is highlighted.
5. Click Delete to remove the entry from the table.
6. Choose other values from the list boxes under the table, to change the selected entry.
Changes are immediate.
7. If there are empty lines at the bottom of the table, for example after deletions, add new
data by marking the row and selecting values from the list boxes.
8. When finished, click OK to save and activate the table.
Time server address
The camera can receive the time signal from time server using various time server protocols,
and then use it to set the internal clock. The unit polls the time signal automatically once every
minute.
Enter the IP address of a time server here.
You can choose to have the DHCP server give a time server date by selecting the Overwrite by
DHCP option.
Time server type
Select the protocol that is supported by the selected time server.
– Select Time protocol if the server uses the protocol RFC868.
– The SNTP protocol supports a high level of accuracy and is required for special
applications and subsequent function extensions.
– Select TLS protocol if the server uses the RFC 5246 protocol.
– Select Off to disable the time server.
Click Set to apply the changes.
3.4 Display Stamping
Various overlays or “stamps” in the video image provide important supplementary information.
These overlays can be enabled individually and are arranged on the image in a clear manner.
Camera name stamping
This field sets the position of the camera name overlay. It can be displayed at the Top, at the
Bottom or at a position of your choice that you can then specify using the Custom option. Or
it can be set to Off for no overlay information.
1. Select the desired option from the list.
2. If you select the Custom option, additional fields are displayed where you can specify the
exact position (Position (XY)).
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3. In the Position (XY) fields, enter the values for the desired position.
Optionally, tick the Underlay with full-width black bar box to place a black bar beneath the
time stamp.
Logo
To place a logo on the image, select and upload an uncompressed .bmp file with a maximum
size of 128x128 pixels and 256 colors to the camera. Its position on the image can then be
selected.
Logo position
Select the position for the logo on the OSD: To the left of the name, To the right of the
name, or Logo only.
Select Off (the default value) to disable logo positioning.
Time stamping
This field sets the position of the time overlay. It can be displayed at the Top, at the Bottom or
at a position of your choice that you can then specify using the Custom option. Or it can be
set to Off for no overlay information.
1. Select the desired option from the list.
2. If you select the Custom option, additional fields are displayed where you can specify the
exact position (Position (XY)).
3. In the Position (XY) fields, enter the values for the desired position.
Display milliseconds
If necessary, you can also display milliseconds. This information can be useful for recorded
video images; however, it does increase the processor's computing time. Select Off if you do
not need to display milliseconds.
Live video indicator
Select On to display the Live video indicator, an icon that pulses on the OSD to show that the
video stream is live.
Select Off to hide the Live video indicator.
Alarm mode stamping
Select On to display a text message overlay in the image in the event of an alarm. It can be
displayed at a position of your choice that you can then specify using the Custom option. Or it
can be set to Off for no overlay information.
1. Select the desired option from the list.
2. If you select the Custom option, additional fields are displayed where you can specify the
exact position (Position (XY)).
3. In the Position (XY) fields, enter the values for the desired position.
Alarm message
Enter the message to be displayed in the image in the event of an alarm. The maximum text
length is 31 characters.
Title OSD
OSD titles can be displayed at a position of your choice.
Select On to display sector or pre-position title overlays continuously in the image.
Select Momentary to display sector or pre-position title overlays for a few seconds.
1. Select the desired option from the list.
2. Specify the exact position (Position (XY)).
3. In the Position (XY) fields, enter the values for the desired position.
Select Off to deactivate the display of overlay information.
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Camera OSD
Select On to momentarily display camera response information, such as Digital Zoom, Iris
open/close, and Focus near/far overlays in the image. Select Off to display no information.
1. Select the desired option from the list.
2. Specify the exact position (Position (XY)).
3. In the Position (XY) fields, enter the values for the desired position.
Title region
Select On to set or to edit the position of the title region on the OSD.
The fields Position (XY) and (0...255) appear.
1. In the field Position (XY), specify the exact position. (The default is 10.)
2. In the field (0...255), enter the position range. (The default is 176).
Select Off to hide the region from view.
Telemetry region
Select On to set or to edit the position of the telemetry information (azimuth and elevation
(pan/tilt position)) and the zoom factor on the OSD. Refer to the section ”
36
“ to set the pan and tilt limits.
PTZ Settings, page
The fields Position (XY) and (0...255) appear.
1. In the field Position (XY), specify the exact position. (The default is 10.)
2. In the field (0...255), enter the position range. (The default is 176).
Select Off to hide the region from view.
Feedback region
Select On to set or to edit the position of system feedback messages (including message for
camera settings such as focus, iris, and zoom level) on the OSD. Refer to the section “Lens
Settings” to configure these settings.
The fields Position (XY) and (0...255) appear.
1. In the field Position (XY), specify the exact position. (The default is 10.)
2. In the field (0...255), enter the position range. (The default is 176).
Select Off to hide the region from view.
Transparent background
Check this box to make transparent the stamp background on the image.
Text color
Select the color for the alarm message to be displayed in.
Background color
Select the background color for the alarm message to be displayed in.
If you have enabled the Transparent background option, the background color is not
displayed in the OSD.
Stamping size
Select the desired font size of the overlays on the OSD: Normal or Large.
Video authentication
Select from the Video authentication drop-down box a method for verifying the integrity of
the video.
If you select Watermarking, all images are marked with an icon. The icon indicates if the
sequence (live or saved) has been manipulated.
If you want to add a digital signature to the transmitted video images to ensure their integrity,
select one of the cryptographic algorithms for this signature.
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Signature interval [s]
For certain Video authentication modes, enter the interval (in seconds) between insertions of
the digital signature.
3.5 GB/T 28181
This page allows you to set the parameters for conformance to the GB/T28181 national
standard “Security and protection video monitoring network system for information transport,
switch and control”. This standard is specifically for China.
Enable
Select this checkbox to enable the system to use the other parameters on this page in
accordance with the GB/T 28181 national standard.
H.264 elementary stream
Select this checkbox to select or to enable the H.264 elementary stream.
Registration timeout
Enter a value (in milliseconds) for the registration timeout. The default is 3600.
Heartbeat timeout
Enter the value (in seconds) for the heartbeat timeout. The default is 15.
Server ID
Enter the ID of the server.
Server IP address
Enter the server IP address.
Server port
Enter the number of the server port. The default is 0.
Device ID
Enter the ID of the device.
Device port
Enter the number of the device port. The default is 5060.
Password
Enter the appropriate password.
Alarm device ID
Enter the ID of the alarm device.
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4 Web Interface
4.1 Appearance
You can adapt the appearance of the web interface and change the website language to meet
your requirements.
GIF or JPEG images can be used to replace the company and device logos. The image can be
stored on a web server (for example, http://www.myhostname.com/images/logo.gif).
Ensure that a connection to the web server is always available to display the image. The image
files are not stored on the unit.
To restore the original graphics, delete the entries in the Company logo and Device logo
fields.
Website language
Select the language for the user interface.
The default language is English. After selecting a different language, click the Set button. The
page refreshes automatically. The GUI now displays field names and options as well as OSD
messages in the selected language.
Company logo
To replace the company's logo in the top-right part of the window, enter the path to a suitable
image in this field. The image file must be stored on a web server.
Device logo
To replace the device name in the top-left part of the window, enter the path to a suitable
image in this field. The image file must be stored on a web server.
Notice!
If you want to use the original image again, delete the entries in the fields Company logo and
Device logo.
Show VCA metadata
When video content analysis (VCA) is activated, additional information is displayed in the live
video stream. With the MOTION+ analysis type, for example, the sensor fields in which motion
is recorded are marked with yellow rectangles.
Using EssentialVideoAnalytics or IntelligentVideoAnalytics, the outlines of detected objects
are displayed in following colors:
– Red: Objects that generate an alarm event under the current settings appear on the
camera image inside a red outline.
– Orange: An object that has triggered one alarm event but does not generate another
appears inside an orange outline (example: object has crossed a line). During forensic
search, an object that triggers an alarm event has an orange outline from the beginning.
– Yellow: Objects that are detected as moving but do not generate an alarm event under
the current settings appear inside a yellow outline.
If the metadata fusion feature is enabled (that is, VCA is enabled for both the visible and
thermal image streams), events generated by both visible and thermal image streams will
appear on both the visible and thermal images.
The following table identifies the metadata that appear.
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Visible Visible imager Solid box
Thermal imager Dotted box
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Image being viewed Imager that Detected Object Resulting outlines
Thermal Visible imager Dotted box
Thermal imager Solid box
Show VCA trajectories
The trajectories (motion lines of objects) from the video content analysis are displayed in the
live video image if a corresponding analysis type is activated. The trajectory is shown as a
green line following the object base point.
If the metadata fusion feature is enabled (that is, VCA is enabled for both the visible and
thermal image streams), trajectory lines will appear on both the visible and thermal image
streams.
The following table identifies the trajectory lines that appear.
Image being viewed Imager that Detected Object Resulting trajectory lines
Visible Visible imager Solid green line
Thermal imager Dotted green line
Thermal Visible imager Dotted green line
Thermal imager Solid green line
Note: For details about how VCA objects appear on the Live page, refer to the section
Understanding the Fusion Feature.
Show overlay icons
Select this check box to show overlay icons on the live video image.
Show VCA items
Shows alarm fields, lines and routes configured for the video analytics in the following colors:
– Green: Fields, lines and routes used in a task are displayed in green. They can be edited
but not deleted.
– Red: Fields, lines and routes currently in alarm mode are displayed in red.
Show 'Dashboard'
Select this checkbox to enable the Dashboard in the application bar.
Secure cookies
Select this checkbox to secure the cookies sent through the camera.
Notice!
If cookies are secured, authentication forwarding to MPEG ActiveX and the Video Security
App is prohibited.
Latency mode
Select the required latency mode:
– Low delay: Default mode. Provides marginal buffering to display fluent video under
normal network conditions.
– Smooth video: Allows the buffer to automatically adjust to cover network jitter, inducing
higher latency.
– No buffering: Shows video as it is received by the decoder with minimum latency. Allows
the video to jerk if there is network jitter.
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Video buffer
The value shown is calculated from the Latency mode setting. It cannot be changed.
JPEG resolution
You can specify the size of the JPEG image on the Live page. Options are Small, Medium,
Large, 720p, 1080p, and “Best possible” (default).
JPEG interval
You can specify the interval at which the individual images should be generated for the MJPEG image on the Live page.
JPEG quality
You can specify the quality at which the JPEG images appear on the Live page.
4.2 'Live' functions
On this page you can adapt the functions on the LIVE page to your requirements. You can
choose from a variety of different options for displaying information and controls.
1. Check the box for the items that are to be made available on the LIVE page. The selected
items are indicated by a check mark.
2. Check whether the required functions are available on the LIVE page.
Transmit audio
You can only select this option if audio transmission is actually switched on (see Audio).The
audio signals are sent in a separate data stream parallel to the video data, and so increase the
network load. The audio data are encoded according to G.711 and require an additional
bandwidth of approx. 80 kbps per connection in each direction.
Lease time (s)
The lease time in seconds determines the time beyond which a different user is authorized to
control the camera after no further control signals are received from the current user. After
this time interval, the camera is automatically enabled for another user.
Auto logout time [min]
Set a time frame (in minutes) for the automatic logout. Default value is 0 (no automatic
logout).
Allow snapshots
Here you can specify whether the icon for saving individual images (snapshots) should be
displayed below the live image. Individual images can only be saved if this icon is visible.
Allow local recording
Here you can specify whether the icon for saving (recording) video sequences on the local
memory should be displayed below the live image. Video sequences can only be saved if this
icon is visible.
I-frames only stream
Here you can specify whether the LIVE page displays a viewing tab for an I-frame only stream.
Show 'Pre-positions'
Here you can specify whether the section Pre-positions of the Live page displays a drop-down
box with the list of scenes set in the section Camera > Pre-positions and Tours of the
Configuration page.
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Here you can specify whether the Live page displays the section Show 'AUX Control'.
Here you can specify whether the Live page displays the section Special Functions.
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Path for JPEG and video files
Enter the path for the storage location of individual images and video sequences saved from
the Live page.
Video file format
Select a file format for the live page display. The MP4 format does not include metadata.
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5 Camera
5.1 Installer Menu
Application variant
– If you are connecting to MIC-ALM-WAS-24, select “[camera name] - IO“ to allow the
camera to recognize additional inputs and outputs from this device and to allow control
of an external washer unit.
– Otherwise, select “[camera name].”
Sensor mode
The sensor mode specifies the base resolution and frame rates for the image quality settings.
Fast moving scenes use more frame rates (50 fps or 60 fps) for better image quality than slow
moving scenes. Adjust this setting as necessary.
This higher resolution (HD 1080p) gives maximum detail in these scenes, but can result in
motion artifacts for fast-moving objects because of the lower frame rates.
Some types of light can show flickering in the image when the frame rate is not synchronized
with the mains power frequency. To avoid this, the sensor mode frame rate should be in line
with the power frequency:
– 50Hz: 25 or 50 fps
– 60Hz: 30 or 60 fps
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Changing the field Sensor mode
A change to the parameter in the field Sensor mode requires approximately 10-20 seconds to
complete. During this time, no changes can be made. The cameo image freezes.
Select On to output a mirror image of the camera picture.
Note: Privacy masks are not supported in mirror image mode.
Coding standard
Select the encoding mode:
– H.264
– H.265
– H.265 (no B-frames)
H.265 (no B-frames) is a restrictive mode for the encoder where it only supports I and P
frames. This decreases calculation power so that there can be a higher frame rate (for
example, 30 fps for a camera that might be restricted to 25 fps).
Merge metadata
Select this checkbox to merge the metadata from the two video streams.
Orientation
Reverses the image 180º (ideal when mounting upside down). Set the orientation to Normal
(default) or Inverted.
Caution!
The camera disables the Privacy Mask function if the orientation is set to Inverted.
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SC settings
Click the Default button to restore all camera settings to their original defaults.
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Reboot device
Click the Reboot button to reboot the camera. There is a ten (10) second pause before the
camera starts its homing phase. During the homing phase, the camera will complete finding
the upper and lower tilt limits.
Factory defaults
Click Defaults to restore the factory defaults for the camera. A confirmation screen appears.
Allow several seconds for the camera to optimize the picture after a reset.
Note: Clicking this button also clears the service-level password. Operators must reset the
password before doing anything else.
Caution!
Do not remove power to the unit during a factory default or a firmware update. Wait at least
two minutes for the default process to complete. If the unit appears to be "frozen" after two
minutes, then reboot the unit. Refer to Troubleshooting for more details.
5.1.1 Positioning
The Positioning feature describes the location of the camera and the perspective in the
camera’s field of view.
Perspective information is essential to Video Analytics, as it enables the system to compensate
for the illusory smallness of distant objects.
Only through use of perspective information is it possible to distinguish objects such as
persons, bicycles, cars and trucks, and accurately compute their real size and speeds as they
move through 3D space.
However, to calculate perspective information accurately, the camera must be directed at a
single, flat horizontal plane. Multiple and inclined planes, hills, stairs can falsify perspective
information and produce incorrect object information such as size and speed.
Mounting position
The mounting position describes the perspective information that is also often called
calibration.
This parameter is important for Intelligent Tracking. If using Intelligent Tracking, select
Standard.
Standard
VCA Profile
The MIC camera provides the tilt angle and the focal length automatically to complete the
global calibration for every potential field of view of the camera.
Height [m]
The height describes the vertical distance from the camera to the ground plane of the
captured image. Typically the elevation of the mounted camera above the ground.
Enter the height in meters of the position of the camera.
Sketch
The Sketch functionality offers an additional, half-automatic calibration method. This
calibration method allows you to describe the perspective in the camera’s field of view by
drawing vertical lines, ground lines, and ground angles in the camera image and entering the
correct size and angle. Use the Sketch functionality if the result of the automatic calibration is
not sufficient.
You can also combine this manual calibration with the values for roll angle, tilt angle, height
and focal length calculated by the camera or entered manually.
Click to improve the automatic calibration. The Sketch Calibration window is displayed.
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VCA Profile
Select the appropriate profile.
Global
Select the Global check box to use the global, overall calibration for all AUTODOME and MIC
cameras.
Alternatively, clear the Global check box to obtain a local calibration and overwrite the global
calibration for the selected profile. To do this, select the VCA profile before.
Notice!
The Sketch functionality is only available for configured and assigned pre-positions.
For AUTODOME and MIC cameras, configure the pre-positions of the camera and assign the
pre-positions to one of the available 16 VCA profiles before calibration with Sketch.
Applications are pre-positions of cameras directed towards different ground planes, an
optimized calibration for inclined ground planes or large focal lengths. A local pre-position
calibration does not change the global calibration.
It is also possible to calibrate pre-positions without entering a global calibration.
Calculate
Select the Calculate check box to obtain the roll angle, tilt angle, height and focal length from
the sketched calibration elements - vertical lines, ground lines and angles - you have placed in
the camera.
Clear the Calculate check box to enter a value manually or to refresh to the values provided by
the camera itself.
Tilt angle [°] / Roll angle [°]
Enter the angle manually, or click the refresh icon to obtain values that are provided by any
sensors that the camera may have. As an alternative, select the Calculate check box to get
values based on the calibration elements that are marked on the image.
Height [m]
Enter the height manually, or click the refresh icon to obtain values that are provided by any
sensors that the camera may have. As an alternative, select the Calculate check box to obtain
values based on the calibration elements that are marked on the image.
Focal length
Enter the focal length manually, or click the refresh icon to obtain values that are provided by
any sensors that the camera may have. As an alternative, select the Calculate check box to
obtain values based on the calibration elements that are marked on the image.
Calibrating cameras using the Sketch Calibration window
To determine non-automatically set values:
1. Enter the value for tilt angle, roll angle, height and focal length if the value is known, for
example, by measuring the height of the camera above the ground, or reading the focal
length from the lens.
2. For each value that is still unknown, select the Calculate check box, then place a
calibration element on the camera image. Use these calibration elements to trace
individual outlines of the displayed environment in the camera image and define the
position and size of these lines and angles.
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– Click to place a vertical line across the image.
A vertical line corresponds to a line that is perpendicular to the ground plane, such
as a door frame, edge of a building or a lamp post.
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– Click to place a line across the ground in the image.
A line on ground corresponds to a line that is on the ground plane, such as a road
marking.
– Click to place an angle on the ground in the image.
The angle on ground represents an angle lying on the horizontal ground plane, such
as the corner of a carpet or parking bay markings.
3. Adjust the calibration elements to the situation:
– Enter the real size of a line or angle. To do this, select the line or angle, then enter
the size in the corresponding box.
Example: You have placed a line on ground across the lower side of an automobile.
You know that the automobile is 4m long. Enter 4m as the length of the line.
– Adjust the position or length of a line or angle. To do this, drag the line or angle or
move the end points to the desired position in the camera image.
– Remove a line or angle. To do this, select the line or angle, then click the trash can
icon.
Note:
Blue lines indicate calibration elements added by you.
White lines represent the element as it should be positioned on the camera image based
on the current calibration results or the determined calibration data.
Horizon
If the values correspond, areas on the camera image have a colored background.
blue: This area corresponds to the sky. The bottom line of the blue area represents the
horizon. Objects that are detected in the blue area cannot be filtered correctly by size or
speed.
If the camera is installed at a relatively low height in a building, for example, this display is not
required, because the entire area covered by the camera is below the horizon.
Notice!
If the distance to the camera (geolocation) is not relevant, it is enough to determine height
and focal length in relation to each other. This allows a simple calibration by marking 2-3
persons ‑ each with a vertical line ‑ and setting their size. 1,80m (71 in.) for all is sufficient.
Use at least one person in the front and one person in the background of the image for best
results.
Coordinate system
The Coordinate system feature describes the position of the camera in a local Cartesian or
the global WGS 84 coordinate system. The camera and the objects tracked by the video
analytics are displayed on a map.
Select the coordinate system and enter the appropriate values in the additional input fields
that appear depending on the coordinate system selected.
Cartesian
The Cartesian coordinate system describes each point in the space by a combination of the
position on three orthogonal axes X, Y and Z. A right-handed coordinate system is used, where
X and Y span the ground plane and Z describes the elevation of the ground plane.
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X [m]
The location of the camera on the ground on the X-axis.
Y [m]
The location of the camera on the ground on the Y-axis.
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Z [m]
The elevation of the ground plane. To determine the elevation of the camera, add the Z [m]
value and the Height [m] value of the camera.
Azimuth [°]
The orientation of the camera in a counter-clockwise angle starting with 0° in the east (WGS
84) or on the X-axis (Cartesian). If the camera is directed towards the north (WGS 84) or the
Y-axis (Cartesian), the azimuth is 90°.
WGS 84
The WGS 84 coordinate system is a spherical coordinate system description of the world and
used in many standards including GPS.
Latitude
Latitude is the north-south position of the camera in the spherical coordinate system WGS 84.
Longitude
Longitude is the east-west position of the camera in the spherical coordinate system WGS 84.
Ground level [m]
The elevation of the ground above sea level. To determine the elevation of the camera, add the
Ground level [m] value and the Height [m] value of the camera.
Azimuth [°]
The orientation of the camera in a counter-clockwise angle starting with 0° in the east (WGS
84) or on the X-axis (Cartesian). If the camera is directed towards the north (WGS 84) or the
Y-axis (Cartesian), the azimuth is 90°.
5.2 Scene Mode
A scene mode is a collection of image parameters that are set in the camera when that
particular mode is selected (installer menu settings are excluded). Several pre-defined modes
are available for typical scenarios. After a mode has been selected, additional changes can be
made through the user interface.
Customize the mode, if necessary, for the specific requirements of the site by selecting
different values for the fields below.
Current mode
Select the mode you wish to use from the drop-down menu.
– Standard
This mode is optimized for most standard scenes both indoor and outdoor.
– Sensitivity boost
This mode provides maximum sensitivity in low light scenes by using longer exposure times,
resulting in bright images even in extreme low light.
– Fast movement
This mode is used for monitoring fast moving objects like cars in traffic scenes. Motion
artifacts are minimized and the image is optimized for a sharp and detailed picture in color
and monochrome.
– Vibrant
This mode provides a more vivid image with increased contrast, sharpness, and saturation.
– Color Only (Traffic)
In this mode, the camera does not switch to monochrome mode at low light levels. The mode
is optimized to minimize motion artifacts and to capture the color of vehicles/pedestrians and
traffic lights, even at night, for scenarios such as city surveillance and traffic monitoring.
– Custom mode #1
If necessary, select a custom mode.
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– Custom mode #2
If necessary, select a second custom mode.
Mode ID
The name of the selected mode is displayed.
Copy mode to
Select the mode from the drop-down menu to which you wish to copy the active mode.
Note: To restore the default setting of all scene modes, you must click the SC setting.
Restore mode defaults
Click Restore Mode Defaults to restore the factory default modes. Confirm you decision.
5.2.1 Color
Brightness (0...255)
Adjust the brightness with the slider from 0 to 255.
Contrast (0...255)
Adjust the contrast with the slider from 0 to 255.
Saturation (0...255)
Adjust the color saturation with the slider from 0 to 255.
– Basic auto mode allows the camera to continually adjust for optimal color reproduction
using an average reflectance method. This is useful for indoor light sources and for
colored LED light illumination.
– Standard auto mode allows the camera to continually adjust for optimal color
reproduction in an environment with natural light sources.
– Dominant color auto mode takes into account any dominant color in the image (for
example, the green of a football pitch or of a gaming table) and uses this information to
obtain a well balanced color reproduction.
– In Manual mode the Red, Green, and Blue gain can be manually set to a desired position.
Click Hold to put ATW on hold and save the current color settings. The mode changes to
manual.
The table below identifies the options available in the field White balance and the additional
fields that appear depending on the options selected.
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balance”
Additional
Input field
Basic auto RGB-
weighted
white
balance
Standard auto RGB-
weighted
white
balance
Sodium lamp auto RGB-
weighted
white
balance
Additional fields for
R-weight
G-weight
B-weight
R-weight
G-weight
B-weight
R-weight
G-weight
B-weight
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configuration
The 3 “-weight” fields appear
only when the option in the field
“RGB-weighted white balance”
is On.
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Option in field “White
balance”
Dominant color auto RGB-
Additional
Input field
weighted
white
Additional fields for
configuration
R-weight
G-weight
B-weight
NOTES
balance
Manual R-gain
G-gain
B-gain
RGB-weighted white balance
In an auto mode, RGB-weighted white balance can be switched On or Off. When On,
additional fine tuning of the automatic color reproduction can be made with the R, G and B
weight sliders.
R-weight
When White balance is in an auto mode, and RGB-weight white balance is On, this field
appears. Adjust the slide for red-gain weight (from -5-0 to +50, with 0 as the default).
Reducing red introduces more cyan.
G-weight
When White balance is in an auto mode, and RGB-weight white balance is On, this field
appears. Adjust the slide for green-gain weight (from -5-0 to +50, with 0 as the default).
Reducing green introduces more magenta.
B-weight
When White balance is in an auto mode, and RGB-weight white balance is On, this field
appears. Adjust the slide for blue-gain weight (from -5-0 to +50, with 0 as the default).
Reducing blue introduces more yellow.
R-gain
In Manual white balance mode, adjust the red gain slider to offset the factory white point
alignment (reducing red introduces more cyan).
G-gain
In Manual white balance mode, adjust the green gain slider to offset the factory white point
alignment (reducing green introduces more magenta).
B-gain
In Manual white balance mode, adjust the blue gain slider to offset the factory white point
alignment (reducing blue introduces more yellow).
5.2.2 Picture Settings
Color
White Balance
Adjusts the color settings to maintain the quality of the white areas of the image.
– ATW: allows the camera to continuously adjust color reproduction.
– AWB Hold: places the ATW on hold and saves the color settings.
– Extended ATW (default): allows the camera to constantly adjust for optimal color
reproduction.
– Manual: Red and Blue gain can be manually set to a desired position.
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– Sodium Lamp Auto: Automatically adjusts for sodium vapor light to restore objects to
their original color.
– Sodium Lamp: Optimizes the sodium vapor light to restore objects to their original color.
Red Gain
The red gain adjustment offsets the factory white point alignment (reducing red introduces
more cyan).
Blue Gain
The blue gain adjustment offsets the factory white point alignment (reducing blue introduces
more yellow). It is only necessary to change the white point offset for special scene
conditions.
Sodium red level
Adjust the level of red for sodium vapor lighting with the slider from 0 to 255.
Sodium blue level
Adjust the level of blue for sodium vapor lighting with the slider from 0 to 255.
Note: The fields Sodium red level and Sodium blue level appear only when the value in the
field White balance is “Sodium lamp auto” or “Sodium lamp.”
Saturation
Select the percentage of light or color in the video image. The range of options is from 60% to
200%; the default is 100%.
Color hue
Select the degree of color in the video image. The range of options is from -14° to 14°; the
default is 0°.
Exposure and gain control
Gain control
Adjusts the automatic gain control (AGC).
– AGC (default): Automatically adjusts the gain to the lowest possible value needed to
maintain a good picture.
– Fixed: no enhancement. This setting disables the Max. Gain Level option.
Fixed gain
Select the desired number for Fixed gain from the drop-down box.
Maximum gain level
Select the appropriate Maximum gain level (for example, Low, Medium or High) with the
slider.
AE-response speed
Select the speed of the response of auto exposure. Options are Super slow, Slow, Medium
(default), Fast.
Shutter Mode
– Fixed: The shutter mode is fixed to a selectable shutter speed.
– Automatic exposure: increases camera sensitivity by increasing the integration time on
the camera. This is accomplished by integrating the signal from a number of consecutive
video frames to reduce signal noise.
If you select this option, the camera disables Shutter automatically.
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Shutter
Adjusts the electronic shutter speed (AES). Controls the time period for which light is
gathered by the collecting device. The default setting is 1x (60 Hz: 1/30, 50 Hz: 1/25)
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